Nix Rust
@nixrust.bsky.social
Climate, land, agriculture & nature leader in science, policy, comms & delivery
Ex WWF, IIED, Defra, CCC
IUCN member
Striving to build a better future for people & the planet
Ex WWF, IIED, Defra, CCC
IUCN member
Striving to build a better future for people & the planet
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Nix Rust
@nixrust.bsky.social
· Nov 16
Hi @bsky.app folks, Niki/Nix Rust here.
Spent 15 years working at the intersection of land, climate, agriculture, food and nature - spanning academia, NGOs, intergovernmental orgs, private sector, local government and central government.
Interested in how evidence and comms can best inform policy.
Spent 15 years working at the intersection of land, climate, agriculture, food and nature - spanning academia, NGOs, intergovernmental orgs, private sector, local government and central government.
Interested in how evidence and comms can best inform policy.
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From a thread on the recently published report (version 2.0) about the EAT Lancet Planetary Health Diet
All regions of the world do not eat enough nuts.
North America and Europe consume WAY too much dairy.
All those TikToks telling you to smash those yoghurts to increase your protein? If you're from the West, you really probably don't need to do that and it's likely to be more harmful.
North America and Europe consume WAY too much dairy.
All those TikToks telling you to smash those yoghurts to increase your protein? If you're from the West, you really probably don't need to do that and it's likely to be more harmful.
October 15, 2025 at 10:06 AM
From a thread on the recently published report (version 2.0) about the EAT Lancet Planetary Health Diet
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I think so much can be learnt from all-remote companies like GitLab or Automattic.
If you haven’t already check out GitLabs documentation on how they communicate as an all-remote business.
handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/com...
If you haven’t already check out GitLabs documentation on how they communicate as an all-remote business.
handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/com...
GitLab Communication
We're an all-remote company that allows people to work from almost anywhere in the world. It's important for us to practice clear communication in ways that help us stay connected and work more effici...
handbook.gitlab.com
October 14, 2025 at 12:59 PM
I think so much can be learnt from all-remote companies like GitLab or Automattic.
If you haven’t already check out GitLabs documentation on how they communicate as an all-remote business.
handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/com...
If you haven’t already check out GitLabs documentation on how they communicate as an all-remote business.
handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/com...
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🌍 Do our meetings matter? On quantifying the impact of conferences on society 🌍
In an era where calendars are dominated by digital workshops, webinars and globe-trotting for conferences and summits, I've been pondering the following question....
In an era where calendars are dominated by digital workshops, webinars and globe-trotting for conferences and summits, I've been pondering the following question....
a man in a suit and tie is standing in front of a window with the words when the meeting could 've been an email
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is standing in front of a window with the words when the meeting could 've been an email
media.tenor.com
October 13, 2025 at 2:17 PM
🌍 Do our meetings matter? On quantifying the impact of conferences on society 🌍
In an era where calendars are dominated by digital workshops, webinars and globe-trotting for conferences and summits, I've been pondering the following question....
In an era where calendars are dominated by digital workshops, webinars and globe-trotting for conferences and summits, I've been pondering the following question....
🌍 Do our meetings matter? On quantifying the impact of conferences on society 🌍
In an era where calendars are dominated by digital workshops, webinars and globe-trotting for conferences and summits, I've been pondering the following question....
In an era where calendars are dominated by digital workshops, webinars and globe-trotting for conferences and summits, I've been pondering the following question....
a man in a suit and tie is standing in front of a window with the words when the meeting could 've been an email
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is standing in front of a window with the words when the meeting could 've been an email
media.tenor.com
October 13, 2025 at 2:17 PM
🌍 Do our meetings matter? On quantifying the impact of conferences on society 🌍
In an era where calendars are dominated by digital workshops, webinars and globe-trotting for conferences and summits, I've been pondering the following question....
In an era where calendars are dominated by digital workshops, webinars and globe-trotting for conferences and summits, I've been pondering the following question....
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New #EatLancet report is out! What does it state? I've watched the livestream so you don't have to. Here's a summary of the findings
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www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
The EAT–Lancet Commission on healthy, sustainable, and just food systems
The global context has shifted dramatically since publication of the first EAT–Lancet
Commission in 2019, with increased geopolitical instability, soaring food prices,
and the COVID-19 pandemic exacer...
www.thelancet.com
October 9, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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October 7, 2025 at 9:51 AM
October 7, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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Since privatisation England's water companies paid £88.4bn in dividends.
90% of water companies owned by foreign investors/govts.
90% of dividend not recirculated in the UK economy. No UK tax paid on dividends.
Public ownership would make a difference.
90% of water companies owned by foreign investors/govts.
90% of dividend not recirculated in the UK economy. No UK tax paid on dividends.
Public ownership would make a difference.
If the government wants economic growth it must bring essential industries into public ownership
Successive governments clobber households and small businesses by hiking interest rates to manage inflation, but don’t inconvenience corporations.
leftfootforward.org
September 30, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Since privatisation England's water companies paid £88.4bn in dividends.
90% of water companies owned by foreign investors/govts.
90% of dividend not recirculated in the UK economy. No UK tax paid on dividends.
Public ownership would make a difference.
90% of water companies owned by foreign investors/govts.
90% of dividend not recirculated in the UK economy. No UK tax paid on dividends.
Public ownership would make a difference.
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Great thread summarizing latest #EatLancet report presentation.
Here is a link to recording of the 3.5 h presentation.
www.youtube.com/live/4ofJYRz...
Here is a link to recording of the 3.5 h presentation.
www.youtube.com/live/4ofJYRz...
October 3, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Great thread summarizing latest #EatLancet report presentation.
Here is a link to recording of the 3.5 h presentation.
www.youtube.com/live/4ofJYRz...
Here is a link to recording of the 3.5 h presentation.
www.youtube.com/live/4ofJYRz...
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New #EatLancet report is out! What does it state? I've watched the livestream so you don't have to. Here's a summary of the findings
🍊🥓🍒
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
🍊🥓🍒
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
The EAT–Lancet Commission on healthy, sustainable, and just food systems
The global context has shifted dramatically since publication of the first EAT–Lancet
Commission in 2019, with increased geopolitical instability, soaring food prices,
and the COVID-19 pandemic exacer...
www.thelancet.com
October 3, 2025 at 8:03 AM
New #EatLancet report is out! What does it state? I've watched the livestream so you don't have to. Here's a summary of the findings
🍊🥓🍒
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
🍊🥓🍒
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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New #EatLancet report is out! What does it state? I've watched the livestream so you don't have to. Here's a summary of the findings
🍊🥓🍒
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
🍊🥓🍒
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
The EAT–Lancet Commission on healthy, sustainable, and just food systems
The global context has shifted dramatically since publication of the first EAT–Lancet
Commission in 2019, with increased geopolitical instability, soaring food prices,
and the COVID-19 pandemic exacer...
www.thelancet.com
October 3, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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Thanks Nix! Excellent overview of the #EatLancet launch
New #EatLancet report is out! What does it state? I've watched the livestream so you don't have to. Here's a summary of the findings
🍊🥓🍒
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
🍊🥓🍒
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
The EAT–Lancet Commission on healthy, sustainable, and just food systems
The global context has shifted dramatically since publication of the first EAT–Lancet
Commission in 2019, with increased geopolitical instability, soaring food prices,
and the COVID-19 pandemic exacer...
www.thelancet.com
October 3, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Thanks Nix! Excellent overview of the #EatLancet launch
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"... a balanced dietary pattern that is predominantly plant-based, with moderate inclusion of animal-sourced foods and minimal consumption of added sugars, saturated fats, and salt."
Veggies are (still) go!
Veggies are (still) go!
New #EatLancet report is out! What does it state? I've watched the livestream so you don't have to. Here's a summary of the findings
🍊🥓🍒
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
🍊🥓🍒
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
The EAT–Lancet Commission on healthy, sustainable, and just food systems
The global context has shifted dramatically since publication of the first EAT–Lancet
Commission in 2019, with increased geopolitical instability, soaring food prices,
and the COVID-19 pandemic exacer...
www.thelancet.com
October 3, 2025 at 8:39 AM
"... a balanced dietary pattern that is predominantly plant-based, with moderate inclusion of animal-sourced foods and minimal consumption of added sugars, saturated fats, and salt."
Veggies are (still) go!
Veggies are (still) go!
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Very important global food paper just out by Rockström et al 👇; thanx to @nixrust.bsky.social for summarizing the main findings 🙏🏽. Focus on fruit and veggies.
New #EatLancet report is out! What does it state? I've watched the livestream so you don't have to. Here's a summary of the findings
🍊🥓🍒
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
🍊🥓🍒
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
The EAT–Lancet Commission on healthy, sustainable, and just food systems
The global context has shifted dramatically since publication of the first EAT–Lancet
Commission in 2019, with increased geopolitical instability, soaring food prices,
and the COVID-19 pandemic exacer...
www.thelancet.com
October 3, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Very important global food paper just out by Rockström et al 👇; thanx to @nixrust.bsky.social for summarizing the main findings 🙏🏽. Focus on fruit and veggies.
New #EatLancet report is out! What does it state? I've watched the livestream so you don't have to. Here's a summary of the findings
🍊🥓🍒
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
🍊🥓🍒
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
The EAT–Lancet Commission on healthy, sustainable, and just food systems
The global context has shifted dramatically since publication of the first EAT–Lancet
Commission in 2019, with increased geopolitical instability, soaring food prices,
and the COVID-19 pandemic exacer...
www.thelancet.com
October 3, 2025 at 8:03 AM
New #EatLancet report is out! What does it state? I've watched the livestream so you don't have to. Here's a summary of the findings
🍊🥓🍒
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
🍊🥓🍒
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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So excited to see this essay finally out after months of hard work behind the scenes.
Here, we ponder what if we redesigned the economy so that it's regenerative and serves all life, rather than shareholder profits?
circularbioeconomyalliance.org/wp-content/u...
Here, we ponder what if we redesigned the economy so that it's regenerative and serves all life, rather than shareholder profits?
circularbioeconomyalliance.org/wp-content/u...
October 2, 2025 at 12:37 PM
So excited to see this essay finally out after months of hard work behind the scenes.
Here, we ponder what if we redesigned the economy so that it's regenerative and serves all life, rather than shareholder profits?
circularbioeconomyalliance.org/wp-content/u...
Here, we ponder what if we redesigned the economy so that it's regenerative and serves all life, rather than shareholder profits?
circularbioeconomyalliance.org/wp-content/u...
So excited to see this essay finally out after months of hard work behind the scenes.
Here, we ponder what if we redesigned the economy so that it's regenerative and serves all life, rather than shareholder profits?
circularbioeconomyalliance.org/wp-content/u...
Here, we ponder what if we redesigned the economy so that it's regenerative and serves all life, rather than shareholder profits?
circularbioeconomyalliance.org/wp-content/u...
October 2, 2025 at 12:37 PM
So excited to see this essay finally out after months of hard work behind the scenes.
Here, we ponder what if we redesigned the economy so that it's regenerative and serves all life, rather than shareholder profits?
circularbioeconomyalliance.org/wp-content/u...
Here, we ponder what if we redesigned the economy so that it's regenerative and serves all life, rather than shareholder profits?
circularbioeconomyalliance.org/wp-content/u...
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Kemi Badenoch has vowed to repeal the UK’s Climate Change Act, a move so reckless it demands more scrutiny than polite debate. This matters not just for polar bears or coral reefs, but for our people, our economy, our very future.
#ClimateChange #ClimateEmergency
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#ClimateChange #ClimateEmergency
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Kemi Badenoch vows to repeal Climate Change Act
Tory leader says she would replace it with ‘cheap energy’ strategy, ending decades-long consensus on climate
www.theguardian.com
October 2, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Kemi Badenoch has vowed to repeal the UK’s Climate Change Act, a move so reckless it demands more scrutiny than polite debate. This matters not just for polar bears or coral reefs, but for our people, our economy, our very future.
#ClimateChange #ClimateEmergency
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#ClimateChange #ClimateEmergency
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Kemi Badenoch has vowed to repeal the UK’s Climate Change Act, a move so reckless it demands more scrutiny than polite debate. This matters not just for polar bears or coral reefs, but for our people, our economy, our very future.
#ClimateChange #ClimateEmergency
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#ClimateChange #ClimateEmergency
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Kemi Badenoch vows to repeal Climate Change Act
Tory leader says she would replace it with ‘cheap energy’ strategy, ending decades-long consensus on climate
www.theguardian.com
October 2, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Kemi Badenoch has vowed to repeal the UK’s Climate Change Act, a move so reckless it demands more scrutiny than polite debate. This matters not just for polar bears or coral reefs, but for our people, our economy, our very future.
#ClimateChange #ClimateEmergency
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#ClimateChange #ClimateEmergency
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Whenever there are articles about house price rises, why aren't there calls to ensure housing is affordable for all? House prices in the UK have risen much faster than wages in the last few decades, meaning a growing number of people can't afford to buy.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
UK house prices return to growth amid ‘broad stability’ in market
Nationwide says prices rose by 0.5% in September after August drop, lifting average price of property to £271,995
www.theguardian.com
October 1, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Whenever there are articles about house price rises, why aren't there calls to ensure housing is affordable for all? House prices in the UK have risen much faster than wages in the last few decades, meaning a growing number of people can't afford to buy.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Global Warming Is Fueling Dengue Fever Outbreaks
Rising temperatures have caused as many as 4.6 million extra dengue cases each year, and will cause many more by 2050, a new study finds.
insideclimatenews.org/news/1209202...
Rising temperatures have caused as many as 4.6 million extra dengue cases each year, and will cause many more by 2050, a new study finds.
insideclimatenews.org/news/1209202...
Global Warming Is Fueling Dengue Fever Outbreaks - Inside Climate News
Rising temperatures have caused as many as 4.6 million extra dengue cases each year, and will cause many more by 2050, a new study finds.
insideclimatenews.org
October 1, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Global Warming Is Fueling Dengue Fever Outbreaks
Rising temperatures have caused as many as 4.6 million extra dengue cases each year, and will cause many more by 2050, a new study finds.
insideclimatenews.org/news/1209202...
Rising temperatures have caused as many as 4.6 million extra dengue cases each year, and will cause many more by 2050, a new study finds.
insideclimatenews.org/news/1209202...
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Council has said not enough action has been undertaken to address the significant shortcomings exposed by Storms Darragh and Éowyn and it has called for the prioritisation of actions that will have the most impact in advance of the storm season
Read more: shorturl.at/1nqea
Read more: shorturl.at/1nqea
September 30, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Council has said not enough action has been undertaken to address the significant shortcomings exposed by Storms Darragh and Éowyn and it has called for the prioritisation of actions that will have the most impact in advance of the storm season
Read more: shorturl.at/1nqea
Read more: shorturl.at/1nqea
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The Council’s Annual Review of Adaptation has been published today with key observations and policy recommendations published to help Ireland deal with the impacts of future climate change.
Read the full report here: shorturl.at/LogZL
Read the full report here: shorturl.at/LogZL
September 30, 2025 at 7:59 AM
The Council’s Annual Review of Adaptation has been published today with key observations and policy recommendations published to help Ireland deal with the impacts of future climate change.
Read the full report here: shorturl.at/LogZL
Read the full report here: shorturl.at/LogZL
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October 1, 2025 at 7:40 AM
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